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Mother Speaks Out as Paris Authorities Probe 8-Year-Old’s Shaving in Child-Welfare Home

A criminal inquiry and a city inspection follow her denial of consent after video from inside the facility surfaced.

Overview

  • The mother says she never authorized the educator to shave her son and vows to pursue justice against those involved.
  • Prosecutors in Paris have opened an investigation for voluntary violence against a minor by a person in authority, and the mother has filed a formal complaint.
  • City inspectors are conducting an administrative review at Foyer Jenner that could put its accreditation and funding at risk.
  • Internal WhatsApp messages reported by media indicate staff decided to carry out the shaving without consulting anyone, though the managing association claims it had oral parental consent.
  • The mother alleges she was warned by child-welfare staff not to complain, and she says her son now wants to change placement and school.